Adam Robinson’s Book Recommendations

12 Books Recommended by Adam Robinson

1. Influence

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

“Adam Robinson recommended this book on ‘The Tim Ferriss Show’.” (Source)

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion is a 1984 book by Robert B. Cialdini.

2. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

“Books that confirm there is far, far more in our unconscious mind than is dreamt of in our philosophy.” – Adam Robinson

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is a 1979 book by Betty Edwards.

3. The Essential Rumi

The Essential Rumi

“Rumi has gotten me in touch with the mystical, and the mysterious, and the magical in life.” – Adam Robinson (Source)

The Essential Rumi is a 1995 book translated by Coleman Barks.

4. Zen in the Art of Archery

Zen in the Art of Archery

“Books that confirm there is far, far more in our unconscious mind than is dreamt of in our philosophy.” – Adam Robinson

Zen in the Art of Archery is a 1948 book by Eugen Herrigel.

5. The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind

The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind

“Books that confirm there is far, far more in our unconscious mind than is dreamt of in our philosophy.” – Adam Robinson

The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind is a 1976 book by Julian Jaynes.

6. My 60 Memorable Games

My 60 Memorable Games

“I played over these games every night, these 60 games.” – Adam Robinson (Source)

My 60 Memorable Games is a 1969 book by Bobby Fischer.

7. The HeartMath Solution

The HeartMath Solution: The Institute of HeartMath's Revolutionary Program for Engaging the Power of the Heart's Intelligence

“I enthusiastically adopted biofeedback HRV training and in a few weeks learned to quiet my mind after just a single, deep diaphragm belly breath, gaining the ability to achieve a Zen-like calm on demand.” – Adam Robinson (Source)

The HeartMath Solution: The Institute of HeartMath’s Revolutionary Program for Engaging the Power of the Heart’s Intelligence is a 1999 book by Doc Childre and Howard Martin.

8. The Crack in the Cosmic Egg

The Crack in the Cosmic Egg: New Constructs of Mind and Reality

“Books that confirm there is far, far more in our unconscious mind than is dreamt of in our philosophy.” – Adam Robinson

The Crack in the Cosmic Egg: New Constructs of Mind and Reality is a 1971 book by Joseph Chilton Pearce.

9. Heart Breath Mind

Heart Breath Mind: Train Your Heart to Conquer Stress and Achieve Success

“I highly recommend.” – Adam Robinson (Source)

Heart Breath Mind: Train Your Heart to Conquer Stress and Achieve Success is a 2020 book by Leah Lagos.

10. The Act of Creation

The Act of Creation

“Books that confirm there is far, far more in our unconscious mind than is dreamt of in our philosophy.” – Adam Robinson

The Act of Creation is a 1964 book by Arthur Koestler. 

11. How to Decide

How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices

“SUPER SIMPLE, fun exercises!” – Adam Robinson (Source)

How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices is a 2020 book by Annie Duke.

12. Judgment Under Uncertainty

Judgment Under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases

“This study should be taught at every business school in the country.” – Adam Robinson (Source)

Judgment Under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases is a 1974 book by Amos Tversky.


Books Written by Adam Robinson

1. What Smart Students Know

What Smart Students Know: Maximum Grades. Optimum Learning. Minimum Time.

What Smart Students Know: Maximum Grades. Optimum Learning. Minimum Time. is a 1993 book by Adam Robinson.

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